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Griffin Welch
Griffin Welch (born September 12, 2003) is a Division 1 goalkeeper at the University of California, Riverside

Youth
During the 2020-2021 season, Griffin Welch competed in the high school Division 1 level with Servite High School's soccer team. In this period, the team achieved significant success, including:


 * Winning the Trinity League Championship.
 * Advancing to the semi-finals in both the Trinity League Playoffs and the State CIF Playoffs, marking a notable high point in the team's competitive performance.

In the subsequent 2022 season, Griffin Welch moved to play with LAUFA (Albion SC Los Angeles ), competing in the MLS Next u19 category. The accomplishments during this tenure were substantial and included:


 * Securing the second overall position in the Southwest Division, demonstrating a high level of skill and teamwork.
 * Qualifying for the MLS Next playoffs twice, showcasing the team's consistent performance and competitive edge at a national level.

These early career milestones highlight Griffin Welch's developing talent and contribution to the teams' performances during critical competitive events.

College
In the fall of 2022, Welch began playing college socce r at the University of California, Riverside